Staten Island Railway (SIR) On-Time Performance (OTP) had dropped to 85% during peak autumn months. Since 2023, LaserTrain cleaning has helped SIR improve rail adhesion and service reliability.
A Step Forward in Rail Performance
SIR improved rail service reliability during peak leaf season with LaserTrain. Slip-slide delays dropped by 5% in November 2024 compared to 2023, ensuring smoother, on-time train operations during critical morning and evening rush hours.
1491
LaserTrain Miles
14
+
Daily Miles Cleaned
-5
%
Slip-Slide Delayed Trains (vs 2023)
0
Low Adhesion Events
Tailored Rail Cleaning for Every Network
SIR implemented a Retro-Fit LaserTrain Model, repurposing a R32 New York City Subway Car from 1965. Maximum cleaning speeds of 40 km/h was selected with the intention for further speed upgrades.
SIR’s LaserTrain operations have evolved, with key improvements increasing efficiency and effectiveness.
Refining Cleaning Performance
Upgraded LaserTrain speed to 48 km/h, expanding daily cleaning coverage. Maintenance responsibilities fully transitioned to SIR’s in-house team in 2024, a first for LPS operations!
The MTA has been a long-term LPS partner, first deploying the LaserTrain with LIRR nearly a decade ago and increasing speeds with MNR three years ago. Discover how LaserTrain cleaning provides safer braking and better on-time performance for MTA customers during the slippery leaf season.
This cutting-edge technology played a huge role in clearing our tracks of leaf slime, leading to fewer delays and out-of-service train cars during the fall leaf season.
MTA Metro North Railroad
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